What began as just sewing has now morphed into a Homesteading and self-sufficient blog outlet. Moving to a new state, starting our homestead and trying to do what we can to keep ourselves healthy and saving money. "Use it up, Wear it out or Do without." Is the motto here. I look forward to growing and learning. Come along with me!

01 June 2012

I haven't sat down at my machine in who knows how long now. I find myself getting antsy for spring. I love when the world opens up again to the color and beauty that God gave us. I find myself wanting to match with all the beautiful colors. Pinks, yellows especially, bright spring greens, and florals aways grab my attention this time of year. I find myself planning a huge forray into the fabric. But as I have a stash of fabric already that hasn't been used. I must control myself. Not to mention that I haven't finished anything in awhile. I may have to start bringing something in to work to sew while I am here and not busy or at lunch.(HA,HA,HA) I'm looking at some evadress.com patterns. If you haven't looked at her website and you like vintage style you reeally should! She is doing a wonderful job refitting patterns for us. And making a few herself. check out the star dress that she made from an art book. http://www.evadress.com/. I keep saying I'll be posting pictures and I recently got the flickr app for my phone, I am going to try and upload my pictures to there so I can add them easily to my posts. Thank you for being patient with me as I struggle along in the blog-o-sphere world.

I did some mending last week and I was really proud of myself. I've been organizing the garage, my sewing room (recent move) and trying to take college classes so I can finish my degree. It's alot sometimes. But, I am thankful to be working, have my school paid for and a time to reflect on the awesomeness of my life.

even though it is hectic!

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

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I am a full time homesteader (and hopefully soon-mother) and weekend sewing enthusiast. I also like to grow heirloom vegetables and manage my household. In March 2014 we became proud owners of 10 acres that I am working on to become our perfect homestead. I love vintage clothing and obviously homesteading so most of my posts will be related to that. VINTAGE or reproduction patterns and mostly new fabrics. Vintage fabrics are pretty expensive. I'd love to do some more recycled or upcycled clothing as well. I like making costumes. I'm going to be posting some of my finished costumes, but I'll have to find the pictures. If you found me though google+ I appreciate you stopping in. Leave a comment so I know you were here.